Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Recall 08156 · Jan 8, 2008 · Pacific Cycle
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08156
- Date
- Jan 8, 2008
- Company
- Pacific Cycle
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The "Pathfinder," "Run About," and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled, children's bicycles that connect to an adult's bicycle by a coupler. The recall includes model numbers: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350 and M5101. The model number is located on the lower seat tube of the frame. The affected couplers have welded plates; bicycles that have couplers with cast parts are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled instep "pathfinder," schwinn "run about," and mongoose "alley cat" trailer bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.